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Radeon X1800 XT Review

Radeon X1800 XT, formerly known as R520, is the new high-end chip from ATI, directly competing with GeForce 7800 GTX from nVidia. We’ve got a reference sample for this model from ATI, so we will compare its performance to other members of the Radeon X1000 series, to previous ATI chips and also with competing products from nVidia. But don’t get too excited: video cards based on Radeon X1800 XT will only reach the market in one month from now.

The Link to the Full Review is at this link

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/228/1

The ATI GPU's will be alot cheaper than the Nvidia GPU when it comes out.

Impressions On the Beautifull Xbox360 Controller

TGS not only gave us the opportunity to play more Xbox 360 games than ever before is also allowed us to put our hands all over Microsoft's glorious new controller. Sure the Revolution controller has all the functionality of the Dreamcast fishing rod, but how will it adjust to racers, shooters, hack 'n' slashers, and platformers? We already know the answer in the case of 360's little white peripheral. The beauty of the 360 controller is that it is small and lightweight without feeling cheap. It also posses an excellent layout that puts every button within easy reach of your thumbs. When prompted to press the start button I found myself lifting my hand off of the controller out of instinct. This was unnecessary seeing as I could easily reach both of the buttons next to the central guide button with my thumbs. The guide button itself is an excellent addition that quickly brings up the Live menu. We entered the Live guide on numerous occasions out of curiosity and the irresistible urge to push a shiny sphere surrounded by glowing lights.

The bumpers and face buttons are more substantial than those found on a dual shock and the placement above the triggers conforms to the natural placement of your forefinger. More important than the layout, the 360 controller was never a factor when getting used to a new game. There was no looking down at our hands to figure out what we should be hitting. This is perhaps the controller's biggest asset considering that experiencing the software is ultimately what's important.

By a guy Named David.

The Xbox 360 controller is the best gaming device I've ever touched. After getting a chance to play around with the controller even more at TGS, I've found myself falling in love.

It's not too heavy like the original Xbox controller. It feels fairly light, but not like you can break it like so many cheap-o third party controllers. The hand grips are at the perfect angle for extended play sessions that won't tire out your wrists, and the smooth, white surface fits my hands even better than the S-controller.

I've been saying it for years, but the Microsoft has finally listened (okay, not just to me, but to everyone). The black and white buttons should have been on the back above the triggers since the controller was released in 2001. The button placement is perfect, and I can easily reach everything on the controller. You literally have 17 possible buttons within your grasp (A, B, X, Y, RT, LT, RB, LB, R3, L3, start, select, guide, plus the D-pad). That's a whole lot of potential at your fingertips in such a small area.

The analog triggers that we've all come to love on the S-controller feel just as nice on the 360 controller, and the bumpers directly above the triggers are in the perfect position and don't get in the way in the slightest.

I also love the idea of the guide button. Not only can it be used to access the menu system mid-game, giving you instant access to what used to be multiple button mashes on the S-controller, but it can also be used like a remote control for the system as you can turn the Xbox 360 on and off with the guide button from the comfort of your couch. How's that for the ultimate in laziness?

So far I love the X360 controller, and I don't want to leave it behind. The premium system is now a must for me so I can take the wireless version to bed with me and whisper sweet nothings into its ear.

By a guy named Tal

Don't believe me. Click this link http://www.g4tv.com/features/52609/TGS_2005_Our_Love_Affair

Nvidia Trying their Best

This week Nvidia announced their new chipset that will come onboard. If you don't understand I'll put it this way, starting mid October You'll be able to buy a high proformance PC for games and high graphics without having to spend thousands more money. Here is the link to the news [url=http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-x-2577-x-x-x]

Now their move was done already by ATI with their Xpress 200 GPU chipset, and it's selling already. Here is the link for Xpress 200 info [url=http://www.ati.com/technology/crossfire/index.html]

Here is the link for the Intel Motherboard -[url=http://usa.asus.com/products3.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=179&slname=ATI%20RADEON%20XPRESS%20200]

Here is the link for the AMD motherboard -[url=http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=639]

Now ATI also announced a new technology called AVIVO now go check it out at[url=http://www.ati.com/technology/Avivo/index.html]

Dude I got a DELL

I finally got a dell but its not really mine its my breo's but i get to use it more than him. Dudes DSL and power altogether, now thats rockin.
I got a 2.8GHz P4, 512 Mb DDR 533 Ram, Intel Extreme Graphics 2, a 160 Gb HDD, and a flat panel monitor all for $349 US.
Cool huh.

Gamespot Cinematech.

Yo my fellow gamers I am proud to say that the Gamespot Cinematech on G4 monday and tuesday didn't crash, it was awsome. The graphics and commentary was perfect. And the way things was put together was just great. And oh yea I magically became level 7 today.
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